Winter Sports

My friend Paula is an AMAZING Pre-K teacher and even MORE AMAZING mom (if that's even possible) of  FIVE BOYS, three of which are still little and living at home.

She recently was talking to the boys about the sports they want to play this winter. Matthew wants to play indoor soccer as usual. Chase said he just really wants to take swim lessons.  Paula wasn't sure what Chevi would say. He played basketball last winter but has also talked about indoor soccer.

Paula:  "Chevi, are you wanting to switch to a new sport this Winter?"
Chevi: "Yah, Mom. I want to be a cage fighter!".
And then...he broke out into "cage fighter" moves. 

Sadly, haven't seen Cage Fighting sign ups for ages 6 and under listed in the newspaper lately. 

 

We've All Been There

Moms and dads, don't you hate it when your words come back to haunt you?

Corrine:  Mom, I need more milk.
Mom:  What do you say?
Corrine:  Can I have more milk, please?
Mom:  Good job. Bring me your cup.
Corrine:  You're supposed to say,  "Bring me your cup, please."

In a few short weeks three-year-old Corrine will start preschool.  I think she's ready!

Hats Imagination

Mom:  Corrine, where is your potty seat?
Corrine:  It's in my room.  I used it as a hat.

Spell it!

Mom and three-year-old Corrine had a mini spelling lesson today.

Mom:     "Corrine, "How do you spell your name?
Corrine:  "C-O-R-R-I-N-E. Now my turn."
Mom:     "Okay."
Corrine:  "How do you spell mountain goat?"
 

Flashback Friday

2013 Super Bowl half time show...Beyoncé rockin' on stage.  Her image is magnified over and over and over behind her.  MJ turns to Mom and says:  "Cool!  Look at all the Beyoncés---or should I say Beyonci."  Of course, that was the highlight of the half-time show for Mom. 

Not so "Hoppy"...

Sophie:  Look how my little frog is all relaxed and floating on his back, chillaxing!
 Mom:   Uh oh

Riders of the Storm

During a recent thunderstorm with tornado warnings, one mom gathered her kids and took them to the basement. Her girls packed a bunch of stuff to put in the closet with them, including their piggy banks.  Thankfully everyone was fine and the storm passed.  Just sitting in the basement after the storm, Lexi says, "Well, that was a rip off...packing all our stuff for THAT storm!"